Copyright 2018 Medical News TodayAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of developmental disabilities that can cause considerable social, communication and behavioral challenges. People with ASD often have issues with social, emotional, and communication skills. They might repeat certain behaviors and might not be comfortable with change occurring in their daily activities. Many people with ASD also have different ways of learning, paying attention, or reacting to things. There is currently no cure for ASD. However, research shows that early intervention treatment services can improve a child’s development.http://www.medicalnewstoday.comAutism News From Medical News Todayadmin@medicalnewstoday.com (MNT Admin)editors@medicalnewstoday.com (MNT Editors)en-usNew blood test predicts autism with 92 percent accuracyMon, 19 Feb 2018 08:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320962.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320962.phpScientists have designed a test they believe is the first of its kind. Using blood and urine samples, the test correctly identified autism in children.AutismChildren with autism may benefit from being bilingualTue, 23 Jan 2018 02:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320640.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320640.phpIn a first-of-its-kind study, researchers find that children with autism spectrum disorders who are bilingual have improved cognitive flexibility.AutismSupplements during pregnancy may reduce autism riskFri, 05 Jan 2018 00:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320528.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320528.phpThe latest study to investigate the relationship between vitamin supplements during pregnancy and autism spectrum disorders finds a significant link.AutismExperimental drugs rewire brain connections in autismThu, 02 Nov 2017 00:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319945.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319945.phpResearchers reveal a different role played by missing gene in autism and uncover potential new treatments to reverse its effect on neural communication.AutismThe 10 best autism blogsThu, 19 Oct 2017 08:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319809.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319809.phpAutism affects everyone differently depending on its severity. We have found the best autism blogs that support individuals, families, and carers.AutismWhat is stimming?Tue, 17 Oct 2017 00:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319714.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319714.phpStimming is a common symptom of autism. Learn more about it here, including the different types of behavior that can occur, and what can be done to help.AutismCould multivitamin use in pregnancy protect children from autism?Thu, 05 Oct 2017 10:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319660.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319660.phpA new study published in The BMJ suggests that children born to mothers who use multivitamins during pregnancy may be at lower risk of autism.AutismHow does oxytocin control the brain's social reward circuit?Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319584.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319584.phpNew research sheds light on the mechanisms behind the brain's social reward circuitry. Results point to oxytocin as the "gatekeeper" to prosocial behavior.Neurology / NeuroscienceFolic acid may mitigate autism risk from pesticidesWed, 13 Sep 2017 00:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/319381.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/319381.phpResearchers at UC Davis and other institutions have shown that mothers who take recommended amounts of folic acid around conception might reduce their children's pesticide-related autism risk.Pregnancy / ObstetricsFlat affect: Psychological symptoms and treatmentMon, 11 Sep 2017 03:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319357.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319357.phpFlat affect is characterized by a lack of reaction to emotional stimuli, and can include a monotone voice or lack of expression in the face. Learn more.Psychology / PsychiatryAltered mitochondria associated with increased autism riskFri, 25 Aug 2017 00:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/319140.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/319140.phpMitochondria, the tiny structures inside our cells that generate energy, may play a key role in autism spectrum disorders (ASD).AutismGut bacteria influence the brain indirectly, study showsTue, 22 Aug 2017 09:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319094.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319094.phpA new study shows that some gut bacteria influence the brain through blood cortisol. This might have implications for ASD, but further studies are needed.Neurology / NeuroscienceMRI reveals striking brain differences in people with genetic autismThu, 10 Aug 2017 00:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/318885.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/318885.phpIn the first major study of its kind, researchers using MRI have identified structural abnormalities in the brains of people with one of the most common genetic causes of autism, according to a new...AutismNo wonder cure, but music therapy can still be helpful for children with autismTue, 08 Aug 2017 08:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/318843.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/318843.phpAn international study finds the improvements from improvisational music therapy, on symptoms of autism, to be similar to those who do not receive music therapy.AutismAutism may reflect excitation-inhibition imbalance in brain, study findsMon, 07 Aug 2017 00:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/318802.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/318802.phpA study by Stanford University investigators suggests that key features of autism reflect an imbalance in signaling from excitatory and inhibitory neurons in a portion of the forebrain, and that...AutismPeople with autism are less surprised by the unexpectedThu, 03 Aug 2017 00:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/318749.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/318749.phpAdults with autism may overestimate the volatility of the world around them, finds a new UCL study published in Nature Neuroscience.AutismAutism severity detected with brain activity testFri, 28 Jul 2017 00:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/318655.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/318655.phpUCLA researchers have discovered that children with autism have a tell-tale difference on brain tests compared with other children.AutismAntidepressant use in pregnant women linked to small increase in autismThu, 27 Jul 2017 00:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/318622.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/318622.phpA new study found that antidepressant medications taken during pregnancy may be linked to the development of autism in children - although the effect appears to be limited.Pregnancy / ObstetricsEye test could help diagnose autismWed, 26 Jul 2017 00:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/318605.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/318605.phpA new study out in European Journal of Neuroscience could herald a new tool that helps physicians identify a sub-group of people with Autism spectrum disorders (ASD).AutismFemales with autism show greater difficulty with day-to-day tasks than male counterpartsTue, 18 Jul 2017 00:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/318469.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/318469.phpLargest study to date of executive function in females with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) reveals unique challenges in diagnosis and intervention.AutismStudy: Diet not connected to GI problems in children with autismMon, 17 Jul 2017 00:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/318425.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/318425.phpStress - not nutrition - likely cause of increased GI issues.Many children with autism spectrum disorder experience significant gastrointestinal issues, but the cause of these symptoms is...AutismIn autism, genes drive eye gaze abnormalitiesFri, 14 Jul 2017 00:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/318421.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/318421.phpTwin study reveals strong genetic influences on how infants visually explore social world.AutismAutism: Which children respond to oxytocin treatment?Wed, 12 Jul 2017 00:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318340.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318340.phpOxytocin treatment is thought to improve sociability in some children. A new clinical trial investigates which children are likely to respond best and why.AutismHow an autism gene mutation alters brain developmentFri, 30 Jun 2017 08:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318182.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318182.phpUsing mouse models, researchers have shed light on how mutations in the CHD8 gene affect brain development and cognitive functioning to trigger autism.AutismPeople with autism may be more rational in their economic choicesThu, 29 Jun 2017 00:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318165.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318165.phpScientists compare the decision-making abilities of adults with autism spectrum disorder and adults without. The former may be less biased than the latter.Autism